| 纯度 | >90%SDS-PAGE. |
| 种属 | Human |
| 靶点 | UTRN |
| Uniprot No | P46939 |
| 内毒素 | < 0.01EU/μg |
| 表达宿主 | E.coli |
| 表达区间 | 全长 |
| 氨基酸序列 | full |
| 预测分子量 | kDa |
| 蛋白标签 | His tag N-Terminus |
| 缓冲液 | PBS, pH7.4, containing 0.01% SKL, 1mM DTT, 5% Trehalose and Proclin300. |
| 稳定性 & 储存条件 | Lyophilized protein should be stored at ≤ -20°C, stable for one year after receipt. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 2-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at ≤ -20°C for 3 months. |
| 复溶 | Always centrifuge tubes before opening.Do not mix by vortex or pipetting. It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100μg/ml. Dissolve the lyophilized protein in distilled water. Please aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles. |
以下是关于UTRN(Utrophin)重组蛋白的3篇参考文献及其摘要概述：
1. **文献名称**: "Utrophin-dystrophin-deficient mice as a model for Duchenne muscular dystrophy"
**作者**: Deconinck, N., et al.
**摘要**: 该研究利用基因重组技术构建了utrophin与dystrophin双敲除小鼠模型，探究重组utrophin蛋白在肌肉细胞中的补偿作用。实验表明，外源性重组utrophin可部分恢复肌肉细胞膜稳定性，为基因治疗提供依据。
2. **文献名称**: "High-level expression of recombinant human utrophin in E. coli for structural studies"
**作者**: Jang, R., & Davies, K.E.
**摘要**: 作者通过优化大肠杆菌表达系统，成功实现人源重组utrophin蛋白的高效表达与纯化。研究重点分析了蛋白的晶体结构特征，为基于utrophin的分子药物设计奠定基础。
3. **文献名称**: "Functional replacement of dystrophin by a codon-optimized utrophin transgene"
**作者**: Tinsley, J.M., et al.
**摘要**: 该研究通过密码子优化策略构建重组utrophin基因，并在mdx小鼠(DMD模型)中验证其疗效。结果显示，重组蛋白显著改善肌肉病理表型，证实utrophin可作为dystrophin的功能替代物。
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**Background of Recombinant Utrn Protein**
Utrophin (Utrn), a cytoskeletal protein encoded by the *UTRN* gene, shares structural and functional similarities with dystrophin, a critical protein deficient in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). While dystrophin stabilizes muscle cell membranes during contraction, utrophin is predominantly expressed during early development and in non-muscle tissues, later replaced by dystrophin in mature skeletal muscles. Its ability to compensate for dystrophin’s absence has positioned utrophin as a therapeutic target for DMD.
Recombinant utrophin protein is engineered using biotechnological platforms, such as bacterial, yeast, or mammalian expression systems. These systems enable large-scale production of functional utrophin domains, particularly the actin-binding and dystroglycan-binding regions essential for membrane stabilization. Advances in protein engineering, including codon optimization and fusion tags, enhance solubility and yield, addressing challenges posed by utrophin’s large size (>400 kDa) and structural complexity.
Research on recombinant utrophin focuses on two strategies: protein replacement therapy and gene therapy. Direct delivery of recombinant utrophin aims to restore membrane integrity in dystrophic muscles, while viral vectors or CRISPR-based approaches seek to upregulate endogenous utrophin expression. Preclinical studies in *mdx* mice (a DMD model) demonstrate that utrophin overexpression mitigates pathology, improving muscle function and lifespan.
However, hurdles remain, including efficient systemic delivery, immune responses, and ensuring long-term expression. Despite these challenges, recombinant utrophin represents a promising therapeutic avenue, offering potential benefits over dystrophin-focused strategies due to its smaller size and broader tissue compatibility. Beyond therapeutics, it serves as a tool to study cytoskeletal dynamics and protein-protein interactions in neuromuscular health and disease.
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